Hungary Is Undoing Orbán’s Legacy—But Not His Trump Ties, Top Diplomat Says
Hungary Foreign Minister Anita Orbán told Newsweek "we aim to have the same institutional, solid relationship" with the U.S.
Hungary is undergoing significant changes to its policies after 16 years under the rule of former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who was a close ally of U.S. President Donald Trump. Prime Minister Péter Magyar, who defeated Orbán in an April election, has aimed to tackle corruption, liberalize state institutions, and rebuild ties with European allies.
However, Deputy Foreign Minister Anita Orbán, no relation to the former prime minister, has clarified that the new Hungarian government will not give up on its close ties with Trump. Anita Orbán emphasized that NATO remains the main alliance and that Hungary aims to have an intensive, solid partnership with the U.S. administration.
She also mentioned that the new government will progress with various agreements and proposals negotiated between the previous administration and the Trump administration. Despite strained ties between Trump and some European countries, Anita Orbán stressed that Hungary's new government will continue to find common ground with the U.S. and uphold its values, such as being pro-faith and focused on protecting children and families.
The focus of the new administration will also be on domestic initiatives, including economic growth, education, healthcare, and other areas that could provide momentum to mainstream parties in Europe.
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